Lightweight, Durable Apparel and Laminates for Making the Same

a technology of durable apparel and laminates, applied in the direction of synthetic resin layered products, nuclear engineering, nuclear elements, etc., can solve the problems of bulky ensembles, high water pickup on the outer surface, and wearing an outerwear garment to protect an undergarment having a film layer, etc., to achieve the effect of sufficient durability
US20130232673A1Active Publication Date: 2013-09-12WL GORE & ASSOC INC
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US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
WL GORE & ASSOC INC
Publication Date
2013-09-12

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Abstract

Laminates are described having a durable outer film surface for use in making lightweight liquidproof articles, including articles of apparel, such as outerwear garments. A method of making the laminate and a lightweight outerwear garment having an abrasion resistant exterior film surface is described.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 539,234, filed Aug. 11, 2009, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 465,383, filed May 13, 2009.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Described herein is a breathable lightweight durable laminate having an outer film surface, and a lightweight durable article of apparel made from the laminate having an exterior film surface.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Articles of apparel having film layers for providing water resistance or liquidproofness, while simultaneously providing breathability are known. Laminates and garments are constructed to provide protection to the film layer so as to resist tearing, damage by puncture or abrasion, and the like. Inner and outer fabric layers are most frequently added to both surfaces of the film to protect the film surface from damage.

[0004] Alternatively, garments having a film surface uncovered by a protective...

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